Got a few questions. I have the model with the sportier handlebars, what are the advantages/disadvantages to these, should i replace with the straight ones? How easy is it to do this. My bike has a full system nexus exhaust on it, does this change the power or just give it a fruitier note?

So excited to have my first ride on it tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looks like a great forum btw!   

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The GS is a big bike?  I guess it's al relative. Your exhaust should give you a little more power but only if it's jetted corectly. The handelbars are mostly a comfort issue. The lower bars do put a little more weight on the front end which suposedly helps handling, plus you're leaned over more for aerodynamics, but mostly it's a comfort/looks issue. Run what you got untill it hurts or you want something that looks cooler.

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Welcome.

Ride it as it is for a while, get the feel of it and enjoy it before you start modifying anything, after a couple of thousand miles your priorities might change.

Ride safe, be visible and always remember bikers have most fun but are usually most vulnerable in any traffic situation.

Were I you, I'd leave the bars on.  They exponentialy increase steering response in a wonderful way.  You wont be able to tell the difference if you don't have many miles on the bike or a stock set to compare them to.  If you really want to can them because of comfort, I have a stock bar available.  Send me a PM.